
Station Cafe
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About Station Cafe
Station Cafe is a Chinese takeaway on London Rd in Hemel Hempstead, next door to Hemel Hempstead train station, which puts it beside the platforms for anyone collecting an order on the way home. The kitchen makes its food in-house and blends Chinese cooking with British influence. The menu includes salt & chilli chicken, ribs and crispy duck chow mein, with fried rice and curry dishes alongside. Orders are made for collection, so the food goes straight from the kitchen to the customer. The business is family-run.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking
- Good for kidsFamily-friendly
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention ribs, chow mein, salt and chilli chicken and crispy duck.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention ribs, chow mein, salt and chilli chicken and crispy duck.
Customer Review Summary
The complaints are mostly about food quality and service. One reviewer found the crispy duck chow mein soggy and fatty with blackened duck, another called the schezwan sauce bland and the black bean chicken tasteless, and a third got egg fried rice instead of the boiled rice ordered. A separate delivery complaint describes a promised wait that stretched past two hours, repeated calls, and a rude response with no discount offered, ending with the customers going elsewhere for dinner.
Customer Review Summary
The complaints are mostly about food quality and service. One reviewer found the crispy duck chow mein soggy and fatty with blackened duck, another called the schezwan sauce bland and the black bean chicken tasteless, and a third got egg fried rice instead of the boiled rice ordered. A separate delivery complaint describes a promised wait that stretched past two hours, repeated calls, and a rude response with no discount offered, ending with the customers going elsewhere for dinner.
Featured reviews
- Sutherland
“Been going here for years. I love the chicken cow mein! Great portion sizes! Delivery guy is great!”
- Patricia
“Not happy chicken in black bean sauce tasteless ribs not much meat on had good reports from this place never again waste of money”
- surya makireddi
“Oh my days... just go and pick this up. Chow mein prawns and pork. Just yum.❤️”
- boicu samson
“Station Cafe is a classic, no-nonsense Chinese takeaway focused on speed, value, and familiarity rather than atmosphere. The menu is broad and very traditional: salt & chilli chicken, ribs, chow mein, fried rice, curry dishes, crispy duck, and tofu options. Portions are generous, prices are reasonable, and consistency is the main strength. The salt & chilli range and fried rice dishes are the most commonly praised—reliable, well-seasoned, and filling. This is strictly takeaway-first. Décor and dine-in experience are irrelevant here; you’re ordering for convenience. Service is fast, functional, and transactional. Food quality is solid for a local takeaway, not gourmet, but dependable when you want something familiar without surprises. Bottom line: good local Chinese takeaway, strong on portion size and classic dishes. Ideal for quick dinners and repeat orders. Not a destination—just a reliable workhorse.”
- Andy Waters
“Family owned with authentic delicious food. Have been eating here for 25yrs and of all the weekly takeaways on my family's takeaway rotation list they are the one my family looks forward to the most. Thank you for feeding my family for 25yrs.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Authentic, homemade Chinese food to take away, with door-to-door delivery service available. Fresh fusion delicacy inspired by Chinese and British culture. Station Cafe prides ourselves on simple, honest and high quality food. We are located next-door to Hemel Hempstead train station.”
- Popular for dinner
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Family-friendly
- Vegetarian options
- Casual
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- Late-night food
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Dining options· 1
- Dinner
Location
Chinese restaurants near Station Cafe
- Lucky Stars3.8920.9 mi
duck dishes, chicken chow mein, pork dumplings
- Apsley Chinese3.71721 mi£10–20
free dessert on the house, generous portion sizes, house special chow mein
- Banana Leaf4.27911 mi£20–40
wasabi king prawns, all-you-can-eat buffet, crispy ribs
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station Cafe | 4.0101 | — | £10–20 | ribs, chow mein, salt and chilli chicken |
| Lucky Stars | 3.892 | 0.9 mi | — | duck dishes, chicken chow mein, pork dumplings |
| Apsley Chinese | 3.7172 | 1 mi | £10–20 | free dessert on the house, generous portion sizes, house special chow mein |
| Banana Leaf | 4.2791 | 1 mi | £20–40 | wasabi king prawns, all-you-can-eat buffet, crispy ribs |
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